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Cover Crops

Planted to protect & enrich soil rather than for direct harvest, cover crops
increase fertility & biological activity, reducing erosion, suppressing weeds & pests.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications
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Certificate in Sustainable Crop Production

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

Professional certificate covering cover crop selection, integration into cropping systems, soil health benefits, and carbon market eligibility for farmers and agronomists.

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Internships
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Regenerative Agriculture & Cover Crop Intern

ATTRA – Sustainable Agriculture (NCAT)

Explore hands-on organic farming internships across the U.S. that incorporate cover cropping, soil health, and regenerative agricultural practices through ATTRA's national listings.

Mentors
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Dr. Steven Mirsky

Research Ecologist, USDA ARS / Cover Crop Scientist

Leading federal researcher in cover crop systems and weed ecology with strong practitioner connections.

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Mentorship Network

Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI)

Farmer-led research and education network with mentorship through farmer-to-farmer learning programs in cover crops and soil health.

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Dave Brandt

Pioneer Cover Crop Farmer, Carroll, Ohio

Legendary Ohio farmer who helped establish the modern cover crop movement; sought-after farmer-mentor.

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Mentorship Network

Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) – Farmer Mentor Program

National USDA program pairing emerging farmers with experienced mentors in cover crop systems and sustainable production.

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